Bahasa Melayu
jentat
English
spring back, rebound, bounce back
To move back quickly after being pushed, bent, or stretched.
جنتت
Examples
Contoh ayat
Getah itu jentat selepas ditarik.
The rubber sprang back after it was pulled.
Bola itu jentat dari dinding.
The ball rebounded from the wall.
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What does “spring back” mean in Malay?
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jentat
It is used for something that rebounds or snaps back.
Word family
Common derived forms
- menjentat
- to spring back; to rebound
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